The fourth annual IPA Challenge hits Bar Volo this month

Lovers of hoppy ales, mark your calendars: thefourth annual instalment of the Cask Days IPA Challenge is coming up later this month. Starting on April 21, the event will pit 32cask brews against one another in a tournament-style competition,with attendees and judges scoring the India pale ales in blind taste tests. The event will feature beers from 26 different Ontario breweries,andCask Days is billing it as an opportunity to“stimulate and challenge ourlocal craft brewers” to meet the demand for hoppier beer.As the brackets get whittled down, the losing (okay, less delicious)beers will be available by the half- and full pint. Andfor only $10, you get “branded glassware,” along with the chance to play king or queen maker in the brewing battle royale.The event takes place on April 21 and 22 atBar Voloand is preceded on April 20 by a “Spin Off” night featuring non-traditional takes on IPAs and followed on April 23 by the bar’s usual $5 pint night, where revellers can drink through whatever’s left over.